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Coupeville’s resident Santa has a magical effect on people

Fire commissioner has spent three decades bringing joy to a community

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Deception Pass adds one day to holiday event

The holiday bash put on by the Deception Pass Park Foundation last year was such a hit that…

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Santa Mobile hits the streets Dec. 5

The Santa Mobile, orchestrated by Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue, will start its first of seven routes through…

Diane Tompkinson, a Coupeville artist, demonstrates a linocut at Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville Thursday, Dec. 1. The holidays are a busy time for the printmaker. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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‘Tis the season for selling art for Whidbey artists

Whidbey artists use innovative ways to attract business this time of year

An Alaska Airlines commercial was shot on three Whidbey Island locations, including next to the Coupeville High School gym in late June. The building’s brick wall was supposed to resemble a fire department. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Island County tourism office looks to streamline film permit process

Sherrye Wyatt estimates that at least a dozen major film productions have taken place on Whidbey and Camano…

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Coupeville teacher earns national recognition

John Luvera honored for his role as educator at Island County Juvenile Detention Center

Mary Ellen Schief started as a receptionist at Brandman University’s Oak Harbor campus. In October, she was promoted to campus director. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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From receptionist to campus director: What started as a job became a career

Mary Ellen Schief started as a receptionist and is now campus director at Brandman.

Above, Ruth Richards, right, a member of the Island County Marine Resources, and Jamie Harltey, left, a volunteer and member of Sound Water Stewards, sift through sand samples at Cornet Bay Friday to test for the presence of forage fish eggs. The abundance of forage fish is critical to the ecosystem and food chain in Puget Sound.

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First-documented evidence of smelt eggs found at Cornet Bay

Abundance of forage fish such as smelt considered critical to Puget Sound ecosystem

Toy soldiers line Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor last week. The Oak Harbor Main Street Association came up with the idea for the community to “adopt a soldier,” and decorate them for public display. Four were stolen and another four vandalized over the weekend. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Toy soldiers vandalized, stolen in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Main Street Association’s new holiday tradition attracts a grinch

Entertainer JR Russell checks out Santa’s List prior to a rehearsal for “Christmas at the Playhouse,” Tuesday night at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor. The holiday revue starts Dec. 1. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Playhouse offers holiday escape from hustle, bustle

Holiday revue features carols, skits, magic and more at Whidbey Playhouse

The Festival of Trees event in Oak Harbor is sold out this year, however, organizers are placing people on a waiting list and pledging to accommodate everyone.

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Oak Harbor Festival of Trees event coming

Ticket sales have gone so well for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County’s Festival of Trees that…

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Central Whidbey fire commissioners recognized for length of service

Cheryl Engle remembers how puzzled she felt when Paul Messner asked her about running for Central Whidbey Fire…

Brothers Jay and Jon Roberts of Coupeville own a custom home building design business together but don’t share the same allegiance when it comes to the Apple Cup. Jay is a longtime Huskies season-ticket holder while Jon is a Cougars alum and diehard fan. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Coupeville brothers divided on Apple Cup

Coupeville siblings have mixed allegiances when it comes to Huskies, Cougars